Need a GamePad

ajayashish · 01-12-2008, 06:04 PM

Can some one suggest me a good gamepad for PC. I can buy it from US or india but need to know which one will be the best one and its benifit over the others... I liked the logitech Wireless one but need to get more details...

does anyone use gamepad already then please do write which model u use and how u liked it...

Ethan_Hunt · 01-12-2008, 06:11 PM

Recently shifted to the Xbox 360 wired controller. Works perfectly with 99% of the games & you don't even have to configure the settings manually. Get it from India. It's easily available for 1.6-1.8k depending on where you get it from.

ajayashish · 01-12-2008, 06:24 PM

I want that for PC....

toofan · 01-12-2008, 07:16 PM

These can be used on PC. As per my information.

Kl@w-24 · 01-12-2008, 07:57 PM

+1 for the X360 controller. Works out-of-the-box for most games for Windows.

lethalweaponforever · 01-12-2008, 08:07 PM

Er....I use a local controller bought from Richie street, Chennai for 300 bucks......works gr8 for me!!!

tgpraveen · 01-12-2008, 08:41 PM

my frnd too bought a local usb gamepad for around 250 with directionpad many buttons the analouge axis steering type of things, forcefeed back,etc

Ethan_Hunt · 01-12-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lethalweaponforever

Er....I use a local controller bought from Richie street, Chennai for 300 bucks......works gr8 for me!!!

So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.

Kl@w-24 · 01-12-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethan_Hunt

So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.

Yup, I also have a PS2 controller lookalike and 3 of its buttons have started giving me problems. They just get stuck and remain pressed. I'll be getting the old XBox controller or the X360 controller once I save up enough cash.

lethalweaponforever · 01-12-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethan_Hunt

So did I. But those wear out pretty soon. They aren't anything like this controller. I had 2 controller prior to this & both died on me pretty early. So decided to stop spending on them & get a good quality one.

Very true....I use a logitech rumblepad now......felt my old USB joystick just somehow........didn't suit me!!!

AlfaQ · 01-12-2008, 11:01 PM

get a xbox controller, it cost 1299.
no game devs test anything other than xbox controller & logitech's lineup.

Ethan_Hunt · 02-12-2008, 12:20 AM

^Where do you get it for 1.3k? I just got it a month back for 1.6k. That's the lowest I was quoted so far.

cyberjunkie · 02-12-2008, 02:13 AM

I have to agree. The X360 controller is good and it's not very expensive either. It's sturdy and the loads of buttons can be easily customized using third party utilities.

NIGHTMARE · 02-12-2008, 04:17 AM

if u r going to purchase from USA so plz buy this controller Nyko PS3 controller Link

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC

its better then PS3 controller if u r going to buy this controller so plz infrom me once

Psychosocial · 02-12-2008, 07:29 AM

+1 to X360 controller

ajayashish · 02-12-2008, 10:04 AM

I saw the logitech rumblepad... it has vibrators... wireless and a lot of configurable keys as well... anyone using that...

AlfaQ · 02-12-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NIGHTMARE

if u r going to purchase from USA so plz buy this controller Nyko PS3 controller Link

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC

its better then PS3 controller if u r going to buy this controller so plz infrom me once

dont buy this, you'll spend more time on configuring this & then trying to get force feedback.
xboz 360 controller works out of the box, then whats the problem.

i bought it thru e-bay

ajayashish · 02-12-2008, 10:27 AM

Can someone suggest...

i dropped the wireless idea as it consumes a lot of battery... or u think it is good to play with that...

secondly, i see the rumblepad it has got nice looks... vibration and 2 joysticks...

AlfaQ · 02-12-2008, 10:41 AM

xbox360 ctrllr has best looks so far, ergonomics is unmatched. to top it all, if you wanna play multiplayer on your friend's xbox360 , take your ctrllr - just plug & play.
i'll tell you again, the game devs test their games on xbox ctrllr. 1st.
best example is gta4, when you plug in xbox ctrllr, it gets auto configed.

Ethan_Hunt · 02-12-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ajayashish

Can someone suggest...

i dropped the wireless idea as it consumes a lot of battery... or u think it is good to play with that...

secondly, i see the rumblepad it has got nice looks... vibration and 2 joysticks...

Get the wired one. It's much better with the plug & play USB support. If you're getting the Xbox 360 controller then all you need to do is download the driver from the MS website.

ajayashish · 02-12-2008, 10:51 AM

How much is it for and where to get that

Ethan_Hunt · 02-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Like I said, it costed me 1.6k from Lamington road out here in Mumbai. Official price quoted at Croma & Planet M showrooms were absurd (around 2.1k). Better get it from some local market.

ajayashish · 02-12-2008, 11:10 AM

Is there a specific model number or things to see before buying... can u show a pic of the one u have

techking_dinesh · 02-12-2008, 01:40 PM

local controller for rs 300 wid vibration feature

no tension of service ,maintanenace , warranty and ****
just throw away wen nt working

i m using since 15 months and still it is working 100% alright

Psychosocial · 02-12-2008, 01:43 PM

^Most new games dont support local ones.

An example is FIFA09. It works with my friend's original MS Sidewinder gamepad but dosent recognise my other friends local gamepad.

Ethan_Hunt · 02-12-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ajayashish

Is there a specific model number or things to see before buying... can u show a pic of the one u have

There is only one wired MS Xbox 360 controller. They just re-package the windows controller with a driver disc & that's all. This controller doesn't have any fake models & the packaging is a sign of how much care MS takes of it's products. No one can open it & repackage the contents.

tgpraveen · 02-12-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychosocial

^Most new games dont support local ones.

An example is FIFA09. It works with my friend's original MS Sidewinder gamepad but dosent recognise my other friends local gamepad.

isnt gamepad recognition etc dealt by windows itself so specific games not supporting it seems to be pretty much impossible??

techking_dinesh · 03-12-2008, 01:26 PM

lol to physcho and all others who wrote below him

i hav local pad that too china made
and i can run fifa 09

if u want prove come to my hamachi netwrok and i will play fifa 09 wid u using my LOCAL GAMEPAD

Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh

Ethan_Hunt · 03-12-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by techking_dinesh

Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh

It's not weird but it's the truth. If you don't think you can handle it then well you need a reality check.

Psychosocial · 03-12-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by techking_dinesh

lol to physcho and all others who wrote below him

i hav local pad that too china made
and i can run fifa 09

if u want prove come to my hamachi netwrok and i will play fifa 09 wid u using my LOCAL GAMEPAD

Its weird to hear new games dont support local gamepads
Awhhhh

Ok TechKing... lemme upload a video on YouTube if you dont believe me.

Hail to the king everyone!